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The Official Moab, Utah 2010 & 2011 Calendar of Events

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Moab Events

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May - October Moab Farmers' Market - Arts and crafts, jewelry, baked goods, local cheese, fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, gourds, prepared foods, hot coffee and community information. Every Saturday from May 1st through October 23rd - 8:00 am to noon. For more information visit youthgardenproject.org, call Gayle Weyher at 435-259-0242 or the Youth Garden Project at 259-2326.
June - August Free Museum Mondays - Museum of Moab admission is free every Monday, from 10am to 6pm, all summer long. Visit Moab's fantastic history museum and learn the story of Moab and Grand County. 118 East Center Street.
Sept. 18 - Nov. 2nd New Harmonies Smithsonian Exhibit - The Museum of Moab presents "New Harmonies: Exploring American Roots Music", an exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution. Explore America's home grown music, from gospel to bluegrass, while learning about the musical history of Moab. Through out the exhibit there will be various lectures, performances, and workshops sharing the story of America's music. For more info call 435-259-7985. 118 East Center Street
Thursdays Moab Information Center 2010 Lecture Series
Informative series of lectures relating to southeastern Utah. Usually on Thursday evenings at the Moab Information Center, although some dates may vary. - Main & Center Street in Moab - Free - 7:00pm. For more information visit www.cnha.org/mic.cfm
Thursdays Fallen Arches Square Dance Club - Thursday Nights at the Grand Center (182 North 500 West) - All square dancers & visitors welcome! Call to verify dance and for lesson information: 435-259-2724 (Bob or Flora) or 435-719-4169 (Tom or Sandy).

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2010

JANUARY  2010
Fri 1  New Year's Day - Holiday
Mon  18  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Holiday
FEBRUARY  2010
Fri-Sun  12-14 Western Stars Cowboy Poetry Gathering featuring Suzy Boggus and Dave Stamey
President's Day weekend western celebration with cowboy poets, music, barrel racing, chili cookin' contests, square dancing, western art, vendors, workshops and lectures. For more information visit moabwesternstars.com or call 435-259-6272. Moab Arts and Recreation Center (100 North 111 East).
Mon  15 President's Day - Holiday
Sat  20 WabiSabi Fashion Bizzare 2010 - Moab Montage
The WabiSabi Mardi Gras Fashion Show is a Moab institution, highlighting the town's creatively wild side. Volunteer designers spend a year crafting themed fashions out of community castoffs, and these outfits are displayed with flair on the catwalk by Moab's top models. The designs are then auctioned off to benefit Moab's nonprofit organizations. It's a win-win-win event, entertaining the community, recycling its unwanted items, and benefiting its residents in need.
Sat  27 Puttin' on the Ritz
Puttin' on the Ritz is Seekhaven's annual fundraiser.  Join us this year in celebrating twenty years of service to victims of domestic violence and the homeless in our community. It will be an exciting night of dining and dancing at the Red Cliff's Lodge. For more info call 435-259-2229.
MARCH  2010
 Fri-Tue 12-16 Skinny Tire Festival
The three rides of the Skinny Tire Festival highlight Moab’s different road riding opportunities. Channel the energy of riding through this grandeur of Moab’s canyon country by putting purpose behind your cycling. This event raises funds for cancer survivorship programs. For more information contact 435-259-2698 or visit www.SkinnyTireEvents.com.
Fri-Sun  19-21 Moab Community Theatre Performance
Fictional Animals is a collage of theatrical shorts exploring the pleasures and perils of intimate human relationships, written by Moab's own Chaz Howard. For mature audiences only. The play will be performed in Moab's historic Star Hall (159 E Center St). Tickets are $8 in advance at Arches Book Company or $10 at the door. The performances on the 19th and 20th begin at 7 pm; the performance on the 21st begins at 2:00 pm. For more info call 435-259-9314.
Sat  20 35th Annual Canyonlands Half Marathon and Five Mile Run
Full details and registration information is available at www.moabhalfmarathon.org or call 435-259-4525.
Sat  20 RIVETER at Frankie D's
Western Colorado's all-girl-fronted rock band, RIVETER, will be hitting Frankie D's stage Saturday, March 20th at 9 pm to play their own brand of rock-n-roll. They play a seamless blend of high-energy originals and Riveterized covers by artists such as The Clash, The Runaways, The Ramones, Social Distortion and Bob Dylan. For more info call 435-259-2654.
Sat-Sun  20-21 Motocross Racing - USRA Season Opener
For more info visit redrockdirtriders.com or call 435-259-2478.
Tue  23 Beliss Live at Eddie McStiff's
Singing songwriting sister-duo will appear at Eddie McStiff's at 7 pm, no cover.  For more info visit belissmusic.com.
Fri-Sat  26-27 Moab Community Theatre Performance
Fictional Animals is a collage of theatrical shorts exploring the pleasures and perils of intimate human relationships, written by Moab's own Chaz Howard. For mature audiences only. The play will be performed in Moab's historic Star Hall (159 E Center St). Tickets are $8 in advance at Arches Book Company or $10 at the door. For more info call 435-259-9314.
Sat-Sun* 3/27-4/4 Easter Jeep Safari
Easter Jeep Safari consists of trail rides, mostly day long trips, departing from Moab throughout this week long event. The Red Rock 4-Wheelers of Moab officially runs approximately 9 different trails every day, with "Big Saturday" culminating in the largest ever single trail ride departure happening - around 30 groups line up in down town Moab to head off in every direction for 30 different trails! For more info visit rr4w.com Note: This massive week-long event is one of the largest events of the year for Moab. Please make your camping/lodging reservations as early as possible!
Sat-Sun* 3/27-4/4 Operation Cooperation
Join Solutions of Moab as they work with the Sheriff's office, the Solid Waste District, SITLA, BLM, Trail Mix, Rocky Mountain Extreme and a corps of volunteers to maximize recycling and minimize waste and damage to the land. Volunteer for a variety of tasks. Call Sara at 435-259-0910 or visit moab-solutions.org for more information.
APRIL  2010
Sat-Sun* 3/27-4/4 Easter Jeep Safari
Continued (See description above)
Sun 4 Easter - Holiday
Mon 5 & 12 Moab Incredible Insects
Dead Horse Point State Park - Desert insects have unique adaptations that enable them to survive and thrive. Learn about our local insects and explore the desert to see what you can find! Meet at the visitor center amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. for this half-hour program. 435-259-2614
Tue 6 & 13 Moab Plants and People of the Colorado Plateau
Dead Horse Point State Park - Join the park naturalist for a half-hour program about the plants and people of the Colorado Plateau. Find out how the Prehistoric Indians lived in the area with no grocery stores or modern conveniences. Meet at the visitor center amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. 435-259-2614
Sat 10 Moab Art Walk
Stroll Moab's galleries, shops, and cafes and view fine locally created Moab art. The Moab Art Walk includes featured artists and receptions. Most exhibits run for a month or more so feel free to stop in anytime at participating locations! For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-259-4446. 6pm-9pm
Sat  17 Stargazing in Old City Park
Astronomers for stargazing and telescope viewing.  Gather in the SW corner of Old City Park, Saturday, April 17, at 8:15pm (weather permitting).  Bring a blanket or chair.  Sponsored by WabiSabi. Call 435-259-4743 or 435-259-3313 for more info.
Sat  17 & 24 Leapin' Lizards!
Dead Horse Point State Park - Join the park naturalist for a half-hour program about reptiles. Test your reptile knowledge, learn what lives at Dead Horse Point State Park and get inside the mind of a rattlesnake! Meet at the visitor center amphitheater at 7:30 p.m.
Sat-Sun  17-25 National Park Week
To make it easier to experience America's Great Outdoors, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees, so visitors can enjoy all 392 national parks for free April 17-25. In addition, many national park concessioners are offering special promotions that are certain to add to your fun.
Wed-Sat  21-24 Moab UTV Rally
The Moab UTV Rally is the largest and most epic UTV and Side by Side event in the United States. It consists of daily organized trail rides, organized poker run, evening events such as barrel racing, tug of war, pole bending, and drag races to FREE demo rides from Yamaha, Polaris, Kawasaki, Arctic Cat, Kymco, Honda, Tomcar, and Ruesch. For more info visit utvrally.com, email chris@utvrally.com, or call Chris @ 602-568-3944.
Thu-Sun 22-25 MOAB YOGA on the ROCKS
Backpacking yoga retreat - Moab Yoga on the Rocks is dedicated to delivering an enriching, refreshing and rejuvenating backpacking and outdoor yoga retreat. Fee charged. For more info visit moabyogaontherocks.com or call 801-842-6234.
Fri-Sun  23-25 April Action Car Show
Classic Car Show - Hot Rods, Trucks, Customs, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Classics, and much more! Visit www.moab-utah.com/aprilaction/ for more information. Note: This event is one of the largest events of the year for Moab. Please make your camping/lodging reservations as early as possible! For more information call 435-259-5858.
Thu-Sun  4/29-5/2 Moab Photography Symposium
A 4-day gathering of photography lovers who come to learn new technical and artistic skills through discussion and workshops. The workshops will focus on composition, Photoshop techniques and much more. For more information visit moabphotosym.com, contact Bruce Hucko at bhucko@frontiernet.net, or call 435-259-4176.
Fri  30 Moab Bird Walk
Dead Horse Point State Park - Join park staff at 7:30 p.m. at the visitor center amphitheater for a bird walk. Learn to identify desert birds by sight and by their calls. Explore this fascinating desert ecosystem and learn more about the birds that call it home. For more info call 435-259-2614.
MAY  2010
Sat-Sun 1-2 GranFondoMoab
A timed road cycling event on the La Sal loop road. For more information go to www.granfondomoab.com or call 435-259-6294.
Thu 6 Peter Bradley Adams Benefit Concert
Renowned musician, singer/song-writer Peter Bradley Adams (peterbradleyadams.com) will be coming to Moab for a one-night performance at Star Hall. The Benefit concert will support the Moab Valley Multicultural Center and the Youth Garden Project's Collaborative Multicultural Community Garden Project. For more info call 435-260-9440.
Thu-Sun 6-9 MOAB YOGA on the ROCKS
Backpacking yoga retreat - Moab Yoga on the Rocks is dedicated to delivering an enriching, refreshing and rejuvenating backpacking and outdoor yoga retreat. Fee charged. For more info visit moabyogaontherocks.com or call 801-842-6234.
Fri-Tue 7-11 Tribal Sands Belly Dance Festival
Brings the top belly dancers to Moab for workshops, a show May 8th at Star Hall @ 6pm, dancing in the desert, and a trip down the Colorado River. For more info visit desertveils.org or call call 707-995-2148.
Sat 8 Moab Art Walk
Stroll Moab's galleries, shops, and cafes and view fine locally created Moab art. The Moab Art Walk includes featured artists and receptions. Most exhibits run for a month or more so feel free to stop in anytime at participating locations! For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-259-4446. 6pm-9pm
Sat 8 Moab Mountain Relay
This BACKSIDE 50 mile course is a relay-style race. You, plus a team of 5 of your favorite running buddies, will check out Moab from the “backside” as you run along the La Sal Mountain Loop Road. Feel the burn as you and your teammates tough through elevation changes that range from 4800 feet to 8800 feet. For more info visit moabrelay.com.
Sat-Sun 8-9 Moab Superjam
A new event funded by the Arts Council. Moab Superjam is a free, outdoor public concert showcasing Moab's thriving and lively local music scene. Superjam is produced by Stonefed, Moab's legendary jam band. The concert will take place at Old City Park, Moab's most beautiful and family-friendly outdoor music venue. Free Admission. Music from noon to 10 pm. For more info call 435 259 0734.
Wed-Sat 12-15 Rally on the Rocks
Rally on the Rocks is a UTV specific event with guided trail rides, UTV games, and vendor row. For more info visit rallyontherocks.com or call 661-213-6922. Old Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Highway 191)
Thu-Sun 13-16 Miatas In Moab IV
Over 250-300 Mazda Miata Sports Cars will converge in Moab representing 45+ Miata Clubs from 30+ states and Canada. Expected attendance is between 500-600. This event features drives, activities, and festivities. For more info call 801-597-1456.
Sun-Fri 23-28 goneMOAB
Every year in Moab Utah there is an annual event for all Nissan 4 Wheel Drive owners that defines the Nissan Off-road Community. If you are looking for the most scenic trails in the world goneMOAB is for you. For more info visit goneMOAB.com or call 970-368-0025.
Mon 24 The Moab Area Chamber's First Annual Spring Swing
Moab Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament/Fundraiser. Golf, bar-b-que luncheon, prizes, & raffle items. Become a Charter Member of the tournament! For more info call 435-259-7814.
Wed-Sun 26-30 Moab Mogfest
Unimogs come to Moab for four and a half fun-filled days of off-road adventure. Join us for group trail rides (novice, scenic and advanced), full moon ride, Unimog technical chats and training, and a group BBQ! For more information visit couchoffroad.com or call 720-329-8084.
Thu 27 Full Moon Hike at Dead Horse Point State Park
Join park staff for a mile-long sunset/moonrise hike. Meet at the Neck parking area, about a mile south of the visitor center at 8:30 p.m. for this hour-long program.
Fri-Sun 28-30 6th Annual Desert Rocks Music Festival - Groundation, Melvin Seals and JGB, Emmitt Hershi Band, The Mother Hips, Abstract Rude, Chali Tuna, Wisebird, Stonefed, and many many more!  Pretty much all genres of music are represented.  Desert Rocks again! For more info call 512-563-6515.
Sat-Sun 29-30 Annual Moab Arts Festival
Swanny City Park (400 North 100 West) - For more information visit www.moabartsfestival.org
Mon 31 Memorial Day - Holiday
JUNE  2010
 Thu-Sat 3-5 Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo
Old Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Highway 191) - Includes bull riders, barrel races, team roping, individual roping, saddle bronc, bare back, mutton bustin', clowns, and more. Fee.
Fri-Sat 11-12 Rockwell Relay
The Rockwell Relay is a road cycling race where teams of 4 cyclists set out from Swanny Park in downtown Moab and race in a relay format, non-stop to St.George. For more information visit rockwellrelay.com or call 801-425-4535
Sat 12 Moab Art Walk
Stroll Moab's galleries, shops, and cafes and view fine locally created Moab art. The Moab Art Walk includes featured artists and receptions. Most exhibits run for a month or more so feel free to stop in anytime at participating locations! For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-259-4446. 6pm-9pm
Thu 17 Sons of Perdition Film Screening
A rare and wonderful opportunity for Moab!  This film just won the Director's Award at the MountainFilm Festival and was featured at the Tribeca Film Festival.  Sons of Perdition follows three teenage boys after they escape from the powerful FLDS polygamist sect and must fend for themselves in mainstream America. Star Hall (159 E Center St) @ 8:00 pm. For more info call 435-259-5444.
Sat 26 Raft for the Cure
The Moab Adventure Center has teamed with Susan G. Komen for the Cure Salt Lake City to help raise money for the fight against breast cancer. Learn more at the official website: RaftfortheCure.com. After your rafting adventure, join everyone at the Moab Adventure Center for a BBQ Dinner, free LIVE concert and auction giveaways. For more info call 866-904-1163 or 435-259-7019.
Sat-Sun  26-27 Moonshadows in Moab
Road cycle under the power of the full desert moon. For more information visit  www.skinnytireevents.com or call 435-259-2698.
JULY  2010
 Sat-Sun 3-4 Independence Day Celebration
Saturday features a community parade followed by an afternoon filled with games, prizes and vendors at Swanny City Park (400 North 100 West) from 10am - 2pm. Fireworks will be on Sunday evening and visible from just about anywhere in Moab. For more info call 435-259-7814.
 Sat 24 Museum of Moab Ice Cream Social
Join the Museum of Moab for a sweet treat on a hot summer night. The Annual Ice Cream Social celebrates Moab's cultural heritage this year by highlighting the music of local artists. Stop by for some ice cream and fun! For more info call 435-259-7985. 118 East Center Street - 7pm - 9pm
Sun 25 Full Moon Hike at Dead Horse Point State Park
Join park staff for a one-mile hike to watch the full moon rise. Meet at the Neck, about a mile south of the visitor center at 8 p.m. for this hour-long program. We will discover some animals that are rising as other animals go to sleep for the night.
AUGUST  2010
Tue 10 Star Party at Dead Horse Point
Join park staff for an evening star party complete with a constellation tour.  Party is from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Meet at the visitor center amphitheater. (435) 259-2614
Sat 21 Dog Days of Summer
An all inclusive dining experience & silent auction to benefit the animals of the Moab Humane Society. $27 per Adult, $10 per Child (Under 10yrs). 4:30pm - 9:00pm. Tickets available at Moab Barkery, Buck's Grill & Moab City Animal Shelter - Contact the Humane Society for more info at 435-259-4862.
Sun 22 Beat The Heat River Trip!
Help The animals & beat the heat, come float the Colorado with the Humane Society of Moab Valley. $40 per person. Space is limited so call today. Contact the Humane Society for more info at 435-259-4862.
Tue 24 Full Moon Hike at Dead Horse Point State Park
Join park staff for a mile-long hike at sunset while the full moon is rising. Along the way we will discover some animals that are rising as other animals go to sleep for the night. Meet at the Neck, about one mile south of the visitor center at 8 p.m. for this hour-long program.
Fri-Sun 27-29 Moab Monsoons Photo & Digital Darkroom Workshop
A personal, intensive workshop to photograph the dramatic canyons, impossibly perched arches and towering sandstone spires of Arches & Canyonlands, guided by Bret Edge & Nat Coalson.  Shoot the landscape during sunrise & sunset, and during the day master the digital darkroom with Lightroom & Photoshop.  For more info visit moabphotoworkshops.com or call 602-571-4170.
Sat 28 First Annual Red Rock Regatta at Red Cliffs Lodge
Featuring live music and entertainment.  The event kicks off with Rocky Rapid Flotilla, a free All-Crafts Floating Costume Contest, and features The Whites Rapid Dash, an All-Crafts Sprint for Glory through Whites Rapid. For admission prices and pre-registration visit splore.ejoinme.org/RedRockRegatta. For more info contact Ann at 801-484-4128 X502.
SEPTEMBER  2010
 Thu-Mon* 2-13 Moab Music Festival
Presenting "Music in Concert with the Landscape," the Moab Music Festival offers world class musical performances set in the spectacular landscape of the Utah canyonlands region. For more information visit moabmusicfest.org or call 435-259-7003.
Sat-Mon  4-6 Labor Day Red Rock 4 Wheelers Campout
Organized by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers - Overnight trips with backcountry camping, with additional day-trips on each of the three days. The club will organize the event and provide the guides, you bring all your other needs. Early trail reservations are recommended. For more info visit rr4w.com.
Mon 6 Labor Day - Holiday
Sat 11 Moab Art Walk
Stroll Moab's galleries, shops, and cafes and view fine locally created Moab art. The Moab Art Walk includes featured artists and receptions. Most exhibits run for a month or more so feel free to stop in anytime at participating locations! For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-259-4446. 6pm-9pm
Thu-Sun  16-19 MOAB YOGA on the ROCKS
Backpacking yoga retreat - Moab Yoga on the Rocks is dedicated to delivering an enriching, refreshing and rejuvenating backpacking and outdoor yoga retreat. Fee charged. For more info visit moabyogaontherocks.com or call 801-842-6234.
Fri-Sun  17-19 Moab Century Tour
The Moab Century Tour encompasses an inspiring variety of landscape to awaken the cycling spirit. Channel the energy of riding through this grandeur of Moab’s canyon country by putting purpose behind your cycling. By focusing proceeds of the Tour with cancer survivorship programs each participant becomes a powerful force against cancer. For more info call 435-259-2698 or visit skinnytireevents.com.
  9/18-11/2 New Harmonies Smithsonian Exhibit
The Museum of Moab presents "New Harmonies: Exploring American Roots Music", an exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution. Explore America's home grown music, from gospel to bluegrass, while learning about the musical history of Moab. Through out the exhibit there will be various lectures, performances, and workshops sharing the story of America's music. For more info call 435-259-7985. 118 East Center Street
Wed-Sun  22-26 Skydive Moab Festival
Come see over 300+ skydivers jump and make over 3000 jumps in just 4 days. They'll reach speeds well over 150 mph. For more info visit www.skydivemoab.com, send an email to info@skydivemoab.com, or call 435-259-JUMP.
Thu 23 Full Moon Hike at Dead Horse Point State Park
Join park staff for a mile-long full moon hike. Meet at the Neck parking area at 7:30 p.m. for this hour-long program.
Thu-Sun  23-26 MOAB YOGA on the ROCKS
Backpacking yoga retreat - Moab Yoga on the Rocks is dedicated to delivering an enriching, refreshing and rejuvenating backpacking and outdoor yoga retreat. Fee charged. For more info visit moabyogaontherocks.com or call 801-842-6234.
Thu-Sun 9/30-10/3 Moab Outerbike
Outerbike is an outdoor bicycle demo event open to consumers.  The world's best bike manufacturers will be bringing their new models to Moab. For more information visit outerbike.com or call 800-845-2453.
Thu-Sun  9/30-10/3 MOAB YOGA on the ROCKS
Backpacking yoga retreat - Moab Yoga on the Rocks is dedicated to delivering an enriching, refreshing and rejuvenating backpacking and outdoor yoga retreat. Fee charged. For more info visit moabyogaontherocks.com or call 801-842-6234.
OCTOBER  2010
 Fri-Sat 1-9 Moab Plein Air Festival
The Moab Plein Air Festival will gather artists from around the country to participate in outdoor painting in the beautiful Moab area.  Artists will travel to surrounding area destinations to work in Plein Air. For more info visit pleinairmoab.com call 435-686-2545.
Thu-Sun  8-10 Annual Gem & Mineral Show
Points & Pebbles Gem & Mineral Show. Dealers, exhibits, field trips and a lot more. Old Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Highway 191). For more info email moabrockclub@live.com.
Sat 9 Moab Art Walk
Stroll Moab's galleries, shops, and cafes and view fine locally created Moab art. The Moab Art Walk includes featured artists and receptions. Most exhibits run for a month or more so feel free to stop in anytime at participating locations! For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-259-4446. 6pm-9pm
Sat-Sun  9-10 Suzuki 24 Hours of Moab Mountain Bike Race
Annual Team Relay-Style Mountain Bike Race held in the Behind the Rocks Area  - An extremely popular 24 hour mountain bike race set in a spectacular red rock desert.  Sections of this course follow an old jeep trail while others contain some wild downhill segments.  For more information visit www.grannygear.com or call 304-259-5533.
Mon 11 Columbus Day - Holiday
Sat 16 Oldtime Bluegrass String Band Music at Star Hall
Sweet Sunny South returns to Star Hall on the heels of their 5th acclaimed CD "Carried off by a Twister". This award winning Colorado group is celebrating their 10th year together. They've played stages such as the Strawberry Music Fest, Four Corners Folk Fest, Santa Fe B-luegrass Fest, Anchorage Folk Fest and many more. Always a great show. For more info visit sweetsunnysouth.com or call 970-260-6493.
Sun  17 The Other Half Marathon
The Other Half is a 13.1 mile running event that begins at Dewey Bridge on Highway 128 and winds through some of the most stunning scenery in the country to its finish at the Sorrel River Ranch. For more information call 435-259-4525 or visit www.moabhalfmarathon.org.
Thu-Sun  21-24 Confluence: A Celebration of Reading and Writing
Confluence consists of a four day Intensive Writing workshop and a weekend celebration of the written word. The weekend events include panel discussions, films, author readings, hikes with authors and mini writing workshops. For more information call 435-259-6272.
Fri 22 Full Moon Hike at Dead Horse Point State Park
Join park staff for a mile-long full moon hike. Temperatures will be chilly so bring a hat and jacket. Meet at the Neck parking area at 6 p.m. for this hour-long program.
Fri-Sun  29-31 5th Annual Moab Ho-Down Mountain Bike Festival
Moab's fat tire festival has changed and evolved over the past few decades into what is now being presented by Chile Pepper Bike Shop in Moab. The festival offers group shuttles and rides, movie premiere, townie tour, Super D Race, DH Race and an outrageous costume party. For more info visit moabhodown.com, call 435-259-4688 or email info@chilebikes.com.
Sat  30 Annual Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival
The whole family will enjoy watching sling-shots, catapults, trebuchets, and air-cannons launching pumpkins across the sky. For additional information visit www.youthgardenproject.org or call 435-259-2326.
NOVEMBER  2010
Thu-Sun 4-7 Canyon Country Photo Adventure
Autumn in the desert around Moab is an exciting time for photographers.  Join Bret Edge and Todd Caudle at this photography workshop to learn how to create dynamic landscape photos in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.  Visit moabphotoworkshops.com or call 602-571-4170 to learn more or to register for this exciting workshop. Fee charged.
Fri-Sun 5-7 Moab Folk Music Festival
An exciting gathering of accomplished artists from the national, regional and local contemporary folk music community. The Moab Folk Music Festival brings some of the finest singer/songwriter musicians in the country. For additional information visit www.moabfolkfestival.com or call 435-259-3198.
Thu 11 Veterans Day - Holiday
Thu-Sun 11-14 2nd Annual Moab River Rendezvous
Join Moab area non-profit, Plateau Restoration for their annual fund raiser and celebration of river conservation, history and science. This 4-day event features expert speakers on all field trips, classroom sessions, films and a winter float on the Colorado River. For more information call 435-259-7733 or 866-202-1847 or visit moabriverrendezvous.com.
Sat 13 Moab Art Walk
Stroll Moab's galleries, shops, and cafes and view fine locally created Moab art. The Moab Art Walk includes featured artists and receptions. Most exhibits run for a month or more so feel free to stop in anytime at participating locations! For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-259-4446. 6pm-9pm
Thu 25 Thanksgiving Day - Holiday
DECEMBER  2010
TBA TBA Christmas Tree Lighting
County Courthouse (125 E Center) @ 5:30pm
TBA TBA Electric Light Parade
Kick off the holiday season with Moab's annual Electric Light Parade. Year after year this spectacular display of lighted floats and holiday costumes grows and attracts more and more spectators. The entire family will enjoy this amazing collection of lighted floats as they travel along Main Street in downtown Moab. For more information call 435-259-7814.
Fri-Sat 3-4 Winter Sun Festival
Weekend holiday event full of fun, festivities, food and activities.  Activities include Winter Sun 10K Run, Electric Light Parade, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Musicians and Carolers, Main St. Merchant Specials, 2 Arts and Craft Fairs, a Community Dance, Refreshments, and a visit with Santa!
Sat 4 Winter Sun 10K Run
The Annual Winter Sun 10k road race is a fun filled small town run that takes place in early December when the air in Moab is crisp and the skies are blue and sunny. For more information visit www.moabhalfmarathon.org or call 435-259-4525.
Sat 11 Moab Art Walk
Stroll Moab's galleries, shops, and cafes and view fine locally created Moab art. The Moab Art Walk includes featured artists and receptions. Most exhibits run for a month or more so feel free to stop in anytime at participating locations! For more info visit moabartwalk.com or call 435-259-4446. 6pm-9pm
Sat 25 Christmas Day - Holiday

2011

JANUARY  2011
Wed 1  New Year's Day - Holiday
Mon 17  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Holiday
FEBRUARY  2011
Mon 21 President's Day - Holiday
Sat 26 WabiSabi Fashion Bizzare
The WabiSabi Mardi Gras Fashion Show is a Moab institution, highlighting the town's creatively wild side. Volunteer designers spend a year crafting themed fashions out of community castoffs, and these outfits are displayed with flair on the catwalk by Moab's top models. The designs are then auctioned off to benefit Moab's nonprofit organizations. It's a win-win-win event, entertaining the community, recycling its unwanted items, and benefiting its residents in need.
MARCH  2011
Fri-Mon 11-14 Skinny Tire Festival
The four rides of the Skinny Tire Festival highlight Moab's different road riding opportunities. Channel the energy of riding through this grandeur of Moab's canyon country by putting purpose behind your cycling. This event raises funds for cancer survivorship and research programs including the Moab Cancer Treatment and Resource Center. For more information contact 435-259-3193 or visit SkinnyTireEvents.com.
Sat 19 36th Annual Canyonlands Half Marathon and Five Mile Run
Full details and registration information is available at www.moabhalfmarathon.org or call 435-259-4525.
APRIL  2011
Sat-Sun* 16-24 Easter Jeep Safari
Easter Jeep Safari consists of trail rides, mostly day long trips, departing from Moab throughout this week long event. The Red Rock 4-Wheelers of Moab officially runs approximately 9 different trails every day, with "Big Saturday" culminating in the largest ever single trail ride departure happening - around 30 groups line up in down town Moab to head off in every direction for 30 different trails! For more info visit rr4w.com Note: This massive week-long event is one of the largest events of the year for Moab. Please make your camping/lodging reservations as early as possible!
Sun 24 Easter - Holiday
Fri-Sun  4/29-5/1 April Action Car Show
Classic Car Show - Hot Rods, Trucks, Customs, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Classics, and much more! Visit www.moab-utah.com/aprilaction/ for more information. Note: This event is one of the largest events of the year for Moab. Please make your camping/lodging reservations as early as possible! For more information call 435-259-5858.
MAY  2011
Wed-Sat 11-14 Rally on the Rocks
Rally on the Rocks is a UTV specific event with guided trail rides, UTV games, and vendor row. For more info visit rallyontherocks.com or call 661-213-6922. Old Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Highway 191)
Sat-Sun 28-29 Annual Moab Arts Festival
Swanny City Park (400 North 100 West) - For more information visit www.moabartsfestival.org
Mon 30 Memorial Day - Holiday
JUNE  2011
 Thu-Sat 2-4 Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo
Old Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Highway 191) - Includes bull riders, barrel races, team roping, individual roping, saddle bronc, bare back, mutton bustin', clowns, and more. Fee.
JULY  2011
Mon 4 Independence Day - Holiday
AUGUST   2011
     
SEPTEMBER  2011
 Thu-Mon* 1-12 Moab Music Festival
Presenting "Music in Concert with the Landscape," the Moab Music Festival offers world class musical performances set in the spectacular landscape of the Utah canyonlands region. For more information visit moabmusicfest.org or call 435-259-7003.
Sat-Mon  3-5 Labor Day Red Rock 4 Wheelers Campout
Organized by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers - Overnight trips with backcountry camping, with additional day-trips on each of the three days. The club will organize the event and provide the guides, you bring all your other needs. Early trail reservations are recommended. For more info visit rr4w.com.
Mon 5 Labor Day - Holiday
Wed-Sun  21-25 Skydive Moab Festival
Come see over 300+ skydivers jump and make over 3000 jumps in just 4 days. They'll reach speeds well over 150 mph. For more info visit www.skydivemoab.com, send an email to info@skydivemoab.com, or call 435-259-JUMP.
OCTOBER  2011
Sat-Sun  8-9 Suzuki 24 Hours of Moab Mountain Bike Race
Annual Team Relay-Style Mountain Bike Race held in the Behind the Rocks Area  - An extremely popular 24 hour mountain bike race set in a spectacular red rock desert.  Sections of this course follow an old jeep trail while others contain some wild downhill segments.  For more information visit www.grannygear.com or call 304-259-5533.
Mon 10 Columbus Day - Holiday
Sun  16 The Other Half Marathon
The Other Half is a 13.1 mile running event that begins at Dewey Bridge on Highway 128 and winds through some of the most stunning scenery in the country to its finish at the Sorrel River Ranch. For more information call 435-259-4525 or visit www.moabhalfmarathon.org.
Sun  30 Annual Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival
The whole family will enjoy watching sling-shots, catapults, trebuchets, and air-cannons launching pumpkins across the sky. For additional information visit www.youthgardenproject.org or call 435-259-2326.
NOVEMBER  2011
Fri-Sun 4-6 Moab Folk Music Festival
An exciting gathering of accomplished artists from the national, regional and local contemporary folk music community. The Moab Folk Music Festival brings some of the finest singer/songwriter musicians in the country. For additional information visit www.moabfolkfestival.com or call 435-259-3198.
Fri 11 Veterans Day - Holiday
Thu 24 Thanksgiving Day - Holiday
DECEMBER  2011
Sun 25 Christmas Day - Holiday

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